The LGBTQ+ Alliance chief talks fear and hope for 2026
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Interim CEO Mary Mancera reflects on the 1st year of the Trump Administration and how the queer community is facing fear and change with courage
by Marian McPherson Jan 5
New LGBTQ+ Alliance president talks about 'opportunity in the chaos'
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Tommie Wehrle shares her advocacy history, plans for the organization and the key to navigating political divides
by Marian McPherson Nov 7
Pride community at a parade with hands raised and the LGBT flag.
Opinion
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage, Mary Mancera writes, though society is seemingly supportive of the community, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people remains visible
by Mary Mancera Jun 26
Parents, families and allies of LGBTQ+ kids, it's time to step up
Mary Mancera, interim CEO of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, shares thoughts on advocacy and homeownership as Pride Month approaches
by Mary Mancera May 27
Doomscrolling detox: Stay informed without the overwhelm
Spiraling over the latest news reports? 5 tips for keeping up without freaking out
by Christy Murdock Feb 14
Ryan Weyandt leaves the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance
Five years after founding the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, Ryan Weyandt has stepped down from his leadership role with the group. The Alliance has named Mary Mancera as its interim CEO
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
KW team lead hosts first-ever Pride event in Canyon County, Idaho
Keller Williams team leader and LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance founding member Tom Wheeler hosted the area's first-ever Pride event on June 9. Here's how the 4K-person event came to life
by Marian McPherson Jun 24
NAR Pride Month post draws hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ replies
The National Association of Realtors' Instragram post highlighting Pride Month has garnered nearly 900 comments — the majority of them against the LGBTQ+ community
by Marian McPherson Jun 6
Lack of family, friend support keeps LGBTQ+ buyers behind: Redfin
Redfin survey reveals LGBTQ+ consumers disproportionately struggle with lack of family support during homebuying due to heteronormative expectations for marriage and household formation
by Marian McPherson Oct 4
Compass agent says she was axed for speaking out at school board
California-based agent Janet Roberson told Inman a Compass team leader dismissed her after her controversial testimony at a school board meeting in April
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
Texas, Florida buyers are trading civil rights for affordability: Redfin
Residents in Florida and Texas would rather live in states with abortion care and LGBTQ rights, but affordability worries force them to stay in their current states, according to a new Redfin survey
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
Survey details 'growing suffering' for LGBTQ+ buyers, sellers
LGBTQ+ real estate professionals explain the impact of more than 320 anti-LGBTQ laws on LGBTQ homeownership and housing rights, in the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance's 3rd annual survey
by Marian McPherson May 10
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance takes 'Article 10 Rule' campaign to Texas
In the wake of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Texas, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called Texas Realtors and TREPAC to evaluate political candidates' credibility
by Marian McPherson Apr 12
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance CEO lauds Respect for Marriage Act
US Senate completes first step in codifying same-sex and interracial marriage with Respect for Marriage Act, a 'huge confidence boost' for maintaining LGBTQ+ homeownership gains
by Marian McPherson Dec 2
Homebuyers/sellers wanting to live in legal abortion states spikes to 19%
As states' laws on subjects like abortion rights and gender-affirming care for children have changed in the last year, consumers take a harder stance this year on where they consider living
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27